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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Chas. Autenreith, Anderson Scott
and John Rodgers, the only prison.
ers in the Jail here, were taken to
Montgomery Saturday where
they will be tried at the term of
court which opens Monday. The
Audrain Jail has long been free of
prisoners from this county, and is
now entirely empty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

THE State Grange eschews poll
tics. Ifit will maintain this posi-
ton great good will result.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

THERE are going to be some very
fine attractions at the Opera House
shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
David r. Frt.ncis.
Prom the warr,uttn BANNER,

ID. r. Francis is a man Of integ-
rity and ability, whose election as
Governor in 1888, will reflect great
credit upon the Democratic party.
His party should l,e solid for him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

We see it suggested that the
Browns should play more bali and
fncc HI
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

DIR. M. Ritter is in Fulton and
will be in Mexico again shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

IFyou want to reach the people
advertise in the daily and weekly
LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

First American anarchist, Just
shown to his room in the hotel:
"Gottlieb, for heavens sake come
hcrel What is that strange sub
stance on the dressing case?' Sec
ond American anarchist trembling;
at must be a new kind of bomb.
The capitalists are plotting to dis
troy us! Let US fyn' First anareh-
ist: "stay-let's question the ras-
cally landlord" Rings bell. Land
lord, in response to excited IN
quiries: "That, gentleman, is a
ball of soapp'
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Born, to ssBuck'' Jackson and
wife. a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

The majority in Pike County is
261 in favor of no license.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27

Everything brought good prices
at Dingle's sale.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
All AmicahIy Settled


The infant found on J. Q. Halls
doorstep one night last week, an
account of which was given in these
columns last week, turned out to be
the child of Emma Debo, q young
woman about % years of age, who
has always borne an excellent repu-
tation. a day or two after the birth
of the child, Emma got on the tram
and went over to Mexico, Mo. The
cat being entirely out Of the wallet,
warrant was sworn out against
Emma for deserting the child, and
Sheriff Bennett went over to MeXI-
co and brought her back. She was
anxious to take the infant and, al
ter doing so, the case was dismiss
ed and the entire little sensation
amicablv and satisfactorily settled.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1887-10-27
THE WELL MEASURED.

The Board of Directors met at the
office of Bassford d Tucker at $50
a. m. Friday. The meeting was
not public, and did not last long. The
Board adjourned to the well and
measured its depth. The ''sand
line" was used, and by a careful
measurement, the hole was found
to be $40 feet deep. There is no
cessation of the work, night or
dow
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

HOMER L. FERGUSON WINS THE
PRIZE.
AT the examination for naval
ca letship held st,the Asheville Mil
|itary Academy last Saturday Mas
ter Homer L. Ferguson, son Of w.
B. Ferguson, Esq, of Waynesville,
attained the highest grade, and will
be recommended for the position by
Hon. Thomas D. Johnston. Capt.
William Pinkney Mason of the MilN
itary Academy assisted by Rev. D.
Atkins, President of Weaverville
College, conducted the examination.
Capt. Mason was educated at the
Naval Academy, and knowing what
would be required put the young
gentlemen through a very rigid ex,
animation, all stood well, and hence
the success of our young friend is
the more creditable to him and his
own instructors bv whom he has
been trained and educated. We con,
gratulate Homer, and hope he may
become a Commodore or Admiral
yet.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
THE SATURDAY GLUBA DRAMAT1e
ASSOCIATION m AsHEyILLE.


ASSOCIATION IN AsHEyILLE.
A meeting was held il the city
on nsaturday, April 16tE, Of the la-
dies and gentlemen who were in
strumental a few months ago in
making SO marked success of the
performance of the play "Esmeral-
da," for the purpose of discussing
the feasibility of organizing an ann
ateur dramatic club. There has
been a pretty widespread expression
of opinion since "Esmeralda," that
some organization which would pro-
.duce at intervals throughout the
year a high order of plays, would
add very greatly to the social at
fractions of Asheville; hence when
a meeting of those interested was
called there was large attendance
and plenty of enthusiasm. Mrs.
Theodore Benedict Lyman, whose
management of the "Esmeralda"
company contributed so much to
the ego" of that play, was unani>
mously chosen President, DR.. s. W.
Battle Vice President, and Mr.. Will
liam Holt Gale Secretary and Treas
urer. A board of governors COM
posed Of six persons besides the
President, into whose care the gem
eral affairs of the club shall be con-
6ded, was also elected. The name
chosen for the organization was 1.-The
Saturday Club"
We are now glad to be able to
state that the Saturday" already
has in rehearsal H ]. Byron's com.
edy of "Our Boys" which ran fol
1900 nights at the Strand Theatre,
London. A strong caste has been
chosen from the active membership,
and the club will spare no pains to
make the performance merit the
play.
One excellent feature Of the "Sat>
urday's" constitution and showing
the public spirit ofits inc1'porators,
is a rule which enables any one by
the payment of an annual fee to
become a subscriptive member. For
this ear the fee has been fixed at
three dolla,s, in return for which
the club guarantees to give fourpub-
lie performances of high class plays
at which any subscriptive member
is entitled to two free seats. The
lists for subscriptive membership
are now open at the drug stores OF
MesSrs. Grant C Roseberry and H.
H. Lyons.
Our Boys" is to be given for the
benefit of the CLUB, and will be pre-
sented probably on Saturday night,
May 14th.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
CITIZEN JOB OFFICE,
NO. 1S PATTON AVENUE.
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS,
POSTERS,
BLANKS, DO
And FOB WOrk of all ki~ds done with
frOmftneSs and at lO1O fyieas.
AS OTHERS SEE Us.

AS OTHERS SEE Us.
The resident corr spondent of the
CharleFton Mea0s and Courier in this
city writes that paper under date of
22d:
The census of Asheville has
been announced. The population
amounts to 1888. In 1880 the city
had according to the census then
taken, 2,616 souls. This shows an
increase of nearly two hundred per
cent. in less than seven years-a
growth without parallel in the South.
And at no time in the history of
the place has the influx of people
been 80 great as to-day. Every
train that comes to the city seems
to bring, among its cargo of human
freight, actual settlers for Asheville
men with means seeking invest
ments, men with trades seeking en-
ployment, men with invalid fami-
lies seeking health, men of all sorts,
men from every State in the Union,
men with genuine English tongue,
men asking for beer in 1eutonic ac-
cents, men from Italy Juggling their
musical instruments, men from the
Emerald Isle, from the little Re-
public of Switzland and the big EN-
pire of Russia-from almost every
nationality under the sun, including
the swarthy Celestial, with his in
estimable cue and peculiar garb-
all may be seen in the mart, on the
streets OF this city, mixing, ming
ling, struggling, striving by some
means or other 10 accomplish some
end or other. Every day that pass
es leaves some mark of growth and
progress. Every variety of bust ess,
every department of trade is active
and stimulated, and the operation
of the laws of supply and demand
find here remarkable illustrations.
But Asheville, Notwithstanding her
wonderful growth, her live, big bus
mess, her numerous and large real
estate transactions rapidly follow
ing one another, is not on a boom.
This is but the steady growth of
years, brought about by the unpar-
alleled surroundings which are en-
ioyed by this metropolis of the Sky.
There is nothing ephemeral in this
instance of the towns growth, but
it has been so steady and long con-
tinued as to insure permanency and
perpetuity.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

THE COMING SUMNER IN AsHE-
vILLE-THE THOMAS MARTINS
CASINO OPERA COMPANY OF New
YORK.
Our people are determined to
make the coming the most attrac-
tive Summer ever enjoyed in Ashe-
vile. Various plans are on foot
looking to this end. And now a
most important proposition is made.
Mr.. Martin, representing the Thorn
as Martins Casino Opera Company
of New York,is in the city and sub.
mits a proposition which is most
fayorably considered. 1t is q fine
company, presentinga repertoir Of
rare and popular operas, with full
cLoruses. MIR. Martin proposes to
present the following: Mikado,
Chimes of Normandy, Olivette, La
Mascot, Pinafore, Giraha-G Girafa,
Queens Lace Handkerch'f, Erminie,
Prince Methusalum, The Muske>
tiers,with te others of equal merit
making twenty in all during the
season s.of ten weeks. The usual
price of admission to such operas is
rs cents and $1.00. Mr.. Martin is
soliciting subscriptions of ten dol
lars each, which will admit to
the entire twenty performances.
1t is desired to ascertain the
amount which can thus be Sc
cured at once to make the coming
of the company certainty. A num-
her OF subscriptions were taken at
Ionce, and we have no doubt enough
will be raised to secure this add.
tional attraction for our summer
season. Mr.. Martin will be remem
b Ied by many of our citizens as the
KOko in the Mikado which was pre-
sented in Asheville q little over q
year ago, SO satisfactorily to all who
were fortunate enough to attend
He guarantees the excellence OF hi
company. The subscription list il
at Lyons Drug store, where all arr
requested to call and sign. Let US
have this company this summer.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
He Went to the Circus.

mo, my son. he replied, as he
put on his hat, "you can't 60 to the
circus"
"But why, father2"
well, in the first place, I can't
fool away my money on things
like that"
"Yes, butt have enough OF my
own"
"And in the next place, it is a
rough crowd, the sentiment is un>
healthy, and no respectable persons
can countenance such things"
"But faith"
"That's enough, sir. You can't
gol l want you to enjoy yourself,
but you must seek some more res
spectacle amusement"
An hour later a curious thing
happened in the circus tent. A
boy climbed to the top fight OF
seats and sat down beside a man
who had just finished a glass OF
lemonade and was lighting cigar.
He had his plug hat on the back of
his head, and seemed TO be enjoy
ing himself hugely. 1T was father
and son. The father had gone
straight to the grounds from dinner,
and the boy ran away. They
looked at each other for half min
ute, and then the boy got in the
first blow by whispering
"Say, dad, if you won't lick me l
won't tell ma you was hereP'
The father nodded his head to
the agreement, and the great spec
tacular parade in the ring began.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
A RUNAWAY RESULTING IN SEVER
AL MARROW ESCAPES.

A RUNAWAY RESULTING IN SEVER
AL NARROW ESCAPES.
Yesterday morning a horse at"
tached to buggy was coming
out of the yard of the DR.. Chapman
place, on Haywood street, Mrs. V.
S. Chapman being in the buggy
with the driver. Just as the horse
was coming into the street he be-
came frightened at a boy passing
with a basket of empty bottles, and
giving sudden plunge to the right
threw the wheels on an embank-
ment, upsetting the buggy and
throwing Mrs Chapman into the
street on her head, inflicting some
painful though not severe injuries.
The horse broke loose from the
buggy with portion of the shafts
attached to the harnesst and plunged
down Haywood street into Patton
Avenue, and upon reaching the latu
ter took the sidewalk up to the Pub
lie Square, at which point he leaped
over wagon and landed on the
sidewalk in front Of the court house
when he was captured. In his mad
rush down Patton Avenue several
parties made narrow escapes, the
broken shafts striking one lady in
the back, but doing no material
damage, and a baby in a carriage
on the sidewalk was only saved by
the nerve of the nurse who grabbed
itfrom the carriage and jumped upon
friendly step on the sideHa The
affair created quite a sensation, and
the only wonder was that some one
was not seriously hurt, az the street
was well filled at the time with both
vehicles and pedestrians.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

Comanche Indians are on the war
path in Texas and a general out
break is threatened; a prominent
cattlenan and one of his employees
have been murdered.
Louis Dnh. lefs- Rpeeat aESry%two
years ago and reached Cincinnati,
o., without a cent. He BACKED
boo s, and soon saved $500. He then
sent money to his mother in Rus
sia and she came to Cincinnati.
Louis now owns two fine horses
which he lides for pleasure. He is
at present making money selling
eyeglasses. He will soon take a
pleasure trip to California.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
A HANDSOME ENTERTAINMENT.

A HANDSOME ENTERTAINMENT.
The Asheville Thespian Club last night
gave a handsome supper to the lady
members of the Club at Turner's, with
Big Tom Wilson a. special guest. It il
needless to say that the supper was in
all respects elegant, as Turner can give
no other kind. The following was the
menu for the occasion:
5r Chicken Soup.
Lettuce, cream dressing, Chicken Salad.
Tenderloin Steak with Mushrooms
Smoked Tongue, Chic zen Pratties q Ia Theepian
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce,
Calf Liver. Cream Gravy.
Rum Omelette, Q laeBlack Mountain.
Stewed Tomatoes, French Fried Potatoes.
Orange Ice. Fruit Crackers.
o.. Coffee. Chocolate.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
AsusVlLLE soCaETIns .

Cyrene Commdadery, No. ST.. A. Porter Eminent
Com mander; Jordan Stone. Secretary. Meets hTsI
"Wednesday night in each month.
Ashevitc Chapter, r. A. A.-G, H., Bell, High
Priest $. Hsmmershlag Secretary Meets
the second Wednesday night In each month.
H O. Fagg Worshtpful Master; Fred: L. JacooE
8 cretary. Meets sfhe first Friday night in each
month. y .,o n
law Dictator Jordan Stone, Secretary.
Meets the first and third Monday nights in each
FSench Broad Council, No. 701, r. As. 1-
pinaIry' Regent; Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meets
4, the hall of the Knights of Honor on the second
aud fourth Monday nights in each month.
The AsheoilIe Public library, over Mr.. Kep-
ler's Store, opposite Eagle Hotel, and next
door to Tile Bank of Asheville. is open to yis-
itors from 10 a. m. to p: m. and from 4;SO to
$50 D. m,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

Quite a number of the wives of
United States Senators have been
mentioned as possible purchasers of
the French crown diamonds. This
is only another striking illustration
of the money power in American
politics. The United States Senate
is becoming a kind of asylum for
millionaires, and is losing a great
deal of its character as a body re-
preventative of the people.
The writers on the London Tmes
are the highest-paid journalists in
Europe. The special correspondents
in the various social capitals are
given establishments that entitlp
them to footing of equality with
the diplomatic representatives. In
Rome the Times has only recently
finished the building of handsome
house for the exclusive use and
comfort of its correspondent at that
point.
Of the thirty.seven olemargarine
factories i'll this country eleven are
in Chicago, and none is found east
OF that city by the internal revenue
officers. In February 2,615.779
pnunds mere roSdc, teaAea aaeA 20,
moved for sale, and only 38,100
pounds were exported. What would
become of those factories, asks the
New York Times, if an attempt
should be made to sell every pound
of this .reat product to consumers
for what it really is?
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
Startling But Trne.

WILLS POINT, TEX, Dec. l, 1885.
After suffering for more than three
years with disease of the throat and
lungs, l got so low last spring was en-
tirely unable to do anything, and my
cough was 30 bad scarcely slept any at
night. My Druggist, Mr.. H. F. Good
night, sent me trial bottle of DIR. RO-
SANKO'S COUGH AND LUNG SYR-
UP. l found relief, rnd after using six
$l.00 bottles, was entirely cured.
J. M. WELDON.
Sold by H. H. Lyons. d&w1W
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
DrS. HARGAN & GATCHELL
OFF1CE-ROOm 43, Eagle Hotel, .HGtn ST,
ASHEVILLE, NJ. c.
We use in the treatment of Chron Diseases
COMPOUND OXYGEN

and Medicated Vapor by direct inhalation, Those
who suffer fiom diseases of the Respiratory Or
gans-such Us Consumption, Catarrh, Bronchitis
asthma, Chronic Sore Throat, Loss of Voice, etc,
and who have failed to be cured by the ordinary
treatment of Cod Li-er Oil, HypophOsphiteS
Pocket Inhalers, and the like. nay he permanent
y cured by our new treatment since we have
Sured and are curing cases which had resisted all
other means and which had been pronounced
incurable by the best physicians.
The Compound Oxygen Treatment is not only
valuable in diseases OF the respiratory tract, but
Is working prompt and permanent cures in all
diseases depending upon an impoverished OF
impure condition of the blood, such as Debility,
Epilepsy, Rheumatism ChOIea, NeuTal Paral.
ysis, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, Anamia, Scrotu-
IP and all Diseases of the Skin.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

quarters, and attention. All these things
cost, bnt the result is good butter.
Now affirm, that were we to ship this
butter to any of the above mentioned
markets, at the present excessive freight
charges of our one railroad, it would be at
q dead loss to the shipper. Therefore,
for the present at least, AsheVille is our
only market
BUNOOMBE COUNTY FARMER No. 2.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

firm foundation.
The foundation of the Graham
cotton factory, West Asheville, is
rapidly being laid.
Our real estate dealers seem to be
usily engaged all the time. They have
become to be an institution in Asheville.
There are more than a hundred
guests at the Hot Springs Hotel,
which was opened on the 7th inst.
DR.. B. H. Douglas has returned to
the city ,and will bs found at his den
tai rooms every day this week save
Friday.
Messrs. Buttrick Cole are erecting
a brick foundry building, for their
own use, Immediately in the rear of
the Buttrick shops.
Yesterday was another of those
lovely days with which We have
been blessed lately. All vegetation
is coming out rapidly.
Asheville has a Queen as we'll as
Great Britain. Come to think CT it,
we are "a bigger man" than Old
Man Britain anyway.
A Raleigh man says that he has
been button>holed so much by AL
dermanic candidates that his but>
ton-holes were completely worn out.
On and after the first of May DR..
Reeves dental Office will be found
in the new Connally building, Pat.
ton Avenue, over Redwood's store.
Redwood & Co.'s front windows have
been beautifully decorated with both
fancy and substantial goods, and are well
calculated to attract the attention of the
passer by.
DR.. T. G, Smith, one of Charlotte's
most progressive and respected citizens,
is in the city, doing some useful looking
around. We sincerely trust our friend
may be entirely pleased.
The voting population of Hot
Springs is about 240. Major Hill is
at present the Mayer, and is a can
didate for reelection on Monday
next.
The Young Ladies' Aid Society
will give a Dime Sociable" at the
Carolina House on Thursday Even
ing, April 2Sth. Doors open at 8
o'clock.
Mr.. H.H. Lyons has velurned home
after a month 's,absence in Columbia,
S. G. He has recovered to some ex.
tent from severe illness he has en-.
countered since his absence,
We are going to have gas works
now right away. Let all who wish
to take good gas prepare to do sc
now. And all ought to take it. Il
will be as cheap as oil, and bettel
and safer.
Work on the gas plant for Ashe-
Vile begins to-day, and our little
city will soon havein operation th,
incandescent and the gas lights il
addition to the arc electric now il
use which will make Asheville one o
the best lighted cities in the South
Handsome cards are out for th,
new Asheville White Sulphu
Springs Hotel, FIVE miles west O
Asheville, rapidly nearing compile
| ton. Mr.. CalFier will have yer,
handsome, and we are sure
very popular resort ready 70
the public by summer. Hot Sui
phur baths will both be specialt,
and a luxur.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
A NEW TREATMENT,

Almost painless and generally successful. No
.oss of tine Irom business or pleasure during
treatment.
VINO need the Compound Oxygen, we have a
Home Treatment, which in many cases is as val
uEble as the Office Treatment. We will send the
apparatus and chemicals to last two months for
Si20o
REFERENCES.
eev. N. s. Albright. Wellington, o.; VIM Bat
he, M d, Pr'FsFi Team; L. T. lglehardt, ESQ.,,
Tenn Hon 3. s. Fuller. Boonville, Ind; G. A:
Mears, EsY, Asheville, NC; Rev. g. Bell, Bell
+ o., MI
Writt tul Illustrated Pamphlet, which will be
railed free, in regard to treatment. Address
DRs. HARGAN & GATCHTLL,
Eagle Hotel, Room 4S.
aoy 1-daw6m
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
Ew- INTERESTING READING MAT
TER ON FOURTH PAGE.

r. r. Jones, at the Pioneer No. 20
South Main street, opened the season
for Mixed Drinks on the 10Th of April,
ant will conti"u to serve them through
the season. Milk Punches, Big Yellow,
Whiskey Punches, Sangarees, and other
mixed drinks called for, delivered free OF
charge, anywhere within the fire limits
of the city.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
our Gas WoaKa ANp sEREET RAM

Our Gas WORKS AND 0fRRET RAIL
WAY.
MrsG. G. soofeld, Of New York,
the gentleman Who proposes to han
die our gas works and street railway
in conenction with the movements
that have been made through Capt.
McLo i'd, is in the city looking after
these enterprises. Mr.. J. G. Macy
and family are here stopping at the
Carolina House. Mr.. Macy is the
engineer in charge of the building
OF the gas works for Asheville, and
will begin work to-day. Push on
the ball.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

We ought not to be too anxious to en-.
courage nntried innovation, in cases OF
doubtful improvement For quarter OF
a century DR.. Sage's- Catarrh Remedy
has been before the public and passed
through the severest test and is pro-
nouneed the most reliable remedy for
that disagreeable nalady. Thousands ol
testimonials of its virtues. so cents per
bottle. By druggists.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

The enervation and lassitude Of spring
time ale but indications of the sluggish
action of he blood, overloaded with car
Donates accumulated by the use Of heat
ing food in winter. This condition may
be remedied by the use Of Ayers Sarsa.
parilla, the blood purifier known. tS0
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27

No fear of war with France is en-
tertalned in Berlin; it is asserted
that the German government will
make ample reparation if French
soil has been violated by the arrest
of Schnacbeles.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-04-27
Onre Eor sick maaaneha.

For proof that DIR. Gums Liver Pills
cure Sick Headache, ask your druggist
for free trial package. Only one for q
dose. Regular size boxes, rs cents. Sold
by H. b. Lyons d&wlW